Teaching - Masters MTeach

Overview

Transform your teaching and leadership practice into a master's qualification through our innovative work-based learning Master of Teaching. Our practitioner-focused MTeach program adapts seamlessly to your professional reality, recognising the expertise you develop daily in your classroom, school or college.



Professionals may customise their educational journey by selecting modules that directly align with their current work and future leadership aspirations. Our program is designed with your busy schedule in mind, allowing you to complete all requirements with full to minimal or no traditional classroom attendance. You may study in full attendance mode or by distance learning. Throughout this journey, you’ll never walk alone – personal tutors with extensive educational expertise will guide and support you from your very first day until graduation, ensuring your success every step of the way.



Unique aspects of the MTeach experience:

• Work-Based Learning: Complete your master’s through projects in your classroom or institution. A community of learners will be formed with some recommended contact points to suit your flexible study online. You will be given the choice to attend modules fully also if you wish.

• Flexible Pathway: Fully online, practitioners can customise modules to align with your professional goals as a teacher, senior leader, or FE tutor

• Practitioner-Focused: Apply learning directly to your daily work with immediate impact

• Personalised Support: Expert tutors and supervisors guide your unique learning journey

• Time-Efficient: No dissertation requirement, complete with project-based assessments including a final study within the workplace of publishable standard

• Attendance: Fulfil requirements with reduced or no traditional classroom attendance by working with a specialist tutor



Entitlement

A MTeach is awarded to students who have completed 180 CAT points at M-level. Students who have accumulated 60 points on the MTeach may graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate and those who have accumulated 120 points may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.

To be awarded an Master of Teaching, you will need to complete 180 CATs, which will normally comprise of four 30 CAT point taught modules plus a 60 CAT point final research study. Students who have accumulated 60 points on the MTeach may graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate and those who have accumulated 120 points may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma. All modules below are 30 CATS unless otherwise noted.



STR7001-EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE:DEVELOPING YOUR IMPACT COMPASS

STR7016-DEVELOPING BEST PRACTICE IN STEM EDUCATION

COMMENCING WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 2025 (6-8PM) Please note there will be one Saturday class (23rd October 10am -3pm)

STR7020-CAREERS EDUCATION 1

STR7017 -DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

EDC7067-SAFEGUARDING IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

STR7019-A CURRICULUM APPROACH TO DIGITAL SKILLS

EDC7098-SEN IN PRACTICE

EDC9071-SOCIAL, BEHAVIOURAL, EMOTIONAL AND WELLBEING (SBEW)

EDC9090-CHILDHOOD ADVERSITIES AND DISADVANTAGE

STR7009-LEARNING LEADERSHIP

STR7014-STATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP: FROM CULTURE AND VISION TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE IMPROVMENT

STR7021-CAREERS EDUCATION 2

STR7015-DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN STEM EDUCATION

STR7002-ADVANCED TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT

STR7004-GLOBAL AND SHARED EDUCATION AND THE NEW AGE CONNECTED CLASSROOM

UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS OF SENSORY PROVISION FOR CHILDREN’S LEARNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

EDC9076-HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY BODIES

STR7003-ADDRESSING UNDERACHIEVEMENT AND DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION: POLICY AND PRACTICE

EDC7024-RESEARCH METHODS

STR7010- RESEARCH STUDY (60 CATS)



All modules are 30 CATs unless otherwise started.



All Modules are taught online.

Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2:2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline. Applicants who do not meet the requirements may be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.



Prior Accreditation

The degree recognises and supports existing professional development activities, whether these are part of induction, early professional development, threshold assessments or programmes of staff development and performance management. All students who have successfully completed a PGCE at Master’s level (within 10 years) will be eligible to apply for 30 M-level credit points towards a Master’s qualification. Candidates may also seek accreditation for completed school-based professional development activities. Application for credit transfer and exemption from module requirements must be made upon enrolment.

How To Apply

The next intake for this programme is for January 2026. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Monday 12th January 2026. Applications received after this date will be treated on a case by case basis.

Flexible: Normally 3 years.



How Will I Study?

Teaching and learning is delivered fully online via virtual learning activities and classes. Students must ensure they have suitable technology to take part fully in the sessions – a home computer, headphones and microphone, web cam and Wi-Fi speed of at least 512 kbps.

The course fee for 2018-2019 will be £917 per taught module and £1834 for dissertation (UK/ Republic of Ireland and EU students only). International fees apply for international students.